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ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 64: An old 2-wheeler supplier that now earns more from a newer businessAt first glance, this auto ancillary company looks like a conventional two-wheeler supplier. But its business mix tells a wider story. A ne...
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 62: This quiet auto ancillary now earns in 3 months what it once earned in a yearThe stock has multiplied many times over in just a few years, the order book has never been bigger, and the value packed into every vehicle...
From tarmac Garba to towel theft: As Indian tourists go viral for all wrong reasons, here are 9 travel rules to avoid becoming the next internet horror storyIndian travelers are facing major criticism for disruptive behaviour abroad, from public dancing to hotel theft and disrespect. This guide ...
The 30-second headlight check drivers skip before dark, and why cloudy lenses matter more than people thinkDrivers often overlook headlight condition until nighttime visibility suffers. Clouding and yellowing reduce light intensity, impacting saf...
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 57: Forging firm that supplies Tata, M&M, JCB. Nobody talks about it enoughFor over four decades, one company has been making crankshafts quietly and precisely, supplying customers from Tata Motors to Liebherr to M...
Why Some Drivers Keep Kitty Litter in Their Car, and It Has Nothing to Do With CatsDrivers in the United States often carry kitty litter for a practical reason. It is a vital part of winter roadside safety kits. Kitty litt...
Why Some Car Owners Are Skipping Silicone Spray on Door Seals This WinterWinter car care advice is being re-evaluated. BMW now advises against using silicone spray on door seals, contradicting common practice. Th...
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt - Part 56: An acquisition, a divestment, and a JV for EV. Ready for re-rating?Bulls argue this company is becoming a complete mobility-platform supplier in India: Power solutions and aftermarket, braking and safety. B...
Flood watch alert: Heavy rain threatens flooding across multiple counties in Michigan - here's what residents should do today and tomorrow to stay safeFlood watch: A flood watch has been issued for Cass, St. Joseph, Branch, and Berrien counties in Michigan, effective from Friday night thro...
Same-gender driver option to be mandatory on cab appsThe Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has mandated cab aggregators to offer passengers the option to select a driver of the same gend...
Road Ministry mandates cab aggregators to provide option of female drivers while booking a rideCab passengers can now choose a driver of the same gender. Female passengers can specifically select a female driver. This new rule aims to...
Govt amends cab aggregator rules; introduces gender choice option, tipping normsHowever, in an ecosystem where fewer than 5% of drivers are women, the option for female passengers to select a lady driver for undertaking...
Man lands in Bengaluru airport and shares how he got scammed by fake cab driver: 'Felt helpless'A Bengaluru airport passenger faced deception. A man posing as an Uber driver tricked the passenger. He asked for OTP and demanded more mon...
IIM Ahmedabad graduate drives cab in Bengaluru after driver falls asleep, watch viral videoMilind Chandwani, an IIM graduate, took the wheel of a cab at 3 a.m. in Bengaluru when he realized the driver was too drowsy to drive safel...
Uber rolls out incentives, new features to make drivers' experience 'safer'Uber India unveiled new safety features for its drivers, including SOS integration, helmet selfies, and a preference option for women rider...
Amazon to use smart cameras to watch over delivery driversThe cameras are designed to watch the road and the driver, noting concerns as well as good practices, according to a tutorial video.
Ola adds in-app tipping feature for driver partners globallyOla's rival Uber had introduced the tipping feature over two years ago and in January this year, it had added the feature in India as well.
Uber updates driver app, adds features to hold customers accountable for bad behaviourThe move is an important one in the ride-hailing industry which is largely a supply constraint market and wooing drivers to stick to a plat...
Uber brings 'Safety Toolkit' feature to IndiaRiders can access the "Safety Toolkit" on the home screen of the app from the moment the driver accepts the trip through when the trip ends.
Government asks foreign tourists taking taxis to take the photo of the number plate and share it with near onesAn alleged incident of rape last year by a driver contracted by Uber had attracted national and global headlines.